Impulse Buys

 

As a set collector, I sometimes feel guilty of spending money on random cards when I should be focusing on my sets.  That opportunity cost means set builds go unfulfilled longer and longer.  But sometimes you've got to buy things when you see them or you may never see a better deal. So for this post I'm showing off a mixed bag impulse buys, both vintage and new. 

That's why I'm building up my Anthony Edwards PC.  At only 22 years of age, he really has elevated his game, though I think the Jordan comparisons I've read about are premature.

Though not a rookie, this die-cut is sweet looking.

I picked up a few Mike Trout cards, since there is a dearth of those in my collection.

There were 7 cards in this lot.  I didn't argue much with the $10 asking price.

Especially since I have been coveting this helmet insert for a long time.

On the vintage side of things, I picked up a couple of '63 Topps and a '67 Philadelphia.  I like the old style NFL logo on those Philly sets.

A well loved 1961 Fleer Paul Hornung also made its way into my collection.

For vintage baseball these 55's are great.  Leo Kiely turned out to be a dupe, so maybe trade bait?

Now that I've got some impulse buying out of the way, I can focus on some sets.  I've got some incoming cards that I hope will make their way here soon and a few card shows coming up that should help with my set building.  Until next time, happy hunting!